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Old 9/8/09, 11:00 PM
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Do you think this deck needs such "sophisticated" support?
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Old 9/9/09, 7:13 AM
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If your backyard deck is held up with a used car jack.... you might be a redneck.
If..........


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Old 9/9/09, 7:38 AM
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Might be a problem if, instead of jacking the deck UP, the jack jacks the brick DOWN. In that case, I would definitely recommend a second used car jack. =)
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Old 9/9/09, 8:45 AM
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adjustable deck height...what a great idea....


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Old 9/9/09, 9:47 AM
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adjustable deck height...what a great idea....
To compensate for the rotting wood, turn the screw jack 1 turn per day....
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Old 9/9/09, 10:09 AM
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To compensate for the rotting wood, turn the screw jack 1 turn per day....

another problem solved....what a country !


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I hear the duct tape guys are getting really upset about the multiple uses for car jacks.
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Do you think this deck needs such "sophisticated" support?
Could this be a "mike holmes" quick fix solution when the cameras are not rolling?
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